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FA16 NZS

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,239 mi
Last recorded115,239 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 NZS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 115,239 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque strut bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 105,888 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 105,745 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 92,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bush's perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,139 miles

TPMS message on the display

Pass 30 Aug 2021 71,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 58,562 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 58,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 33,952 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 33,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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FA16 NZS is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 58,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA16 NZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FA16 NZS registered?

FA16 NZS is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is FA16 NZS safe to buy?

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